Dr. Asma Tahir

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Asma Tahir, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington, Lowell General Hospital, Mount Auburn Hospital, St Elizabeth's Medical Center, Winchester Hospital. Dr. Asma Tahir also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Spaulding Hospital - Cambridge Inc. Dr. Asma Tahir accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 876-4344 to request Dr. Asma Tahir the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1575 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139-4308

Phone 1: (617) 876-4344


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Asma Tahir
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2264437490
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Asma Tahir graduated from medical school in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1316949712
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 15, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 7, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Asma Tahir

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Asma Tahir has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 36 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Spaulding Hospital - Cambridge Inc


Practice Locations

1575 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139-4308
Phone: (617) 876-4344
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


300 Mount Auburn St
Ste 517
Cambridge, MA 02138-5600

Phone: (617) 868-0847
Fax: (617) 491-6048
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 1, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, November 7, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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